VAT Update: Amended UAE VAT Executive Regulations Effective from 15 November 2024
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) published the Cabinet Decision No. (100) of 2024 (Decision), which amends the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017, effective from 15 November 2024.
The FTA has released the Arabic version of the Decision, and the English version is expected to be published soon.
What’s New?
The key amendments based on the preliminary information available are as follows:
- VAT exemptions for management of investment funds.
- VAT exemptions for the transfer of digital assets and cryptocurrencies, retroactively effective from 1 January 2018.
- Additional requirement to be eligible for zero-rating export services.
- Clarification on VAT treatment for single composite supplies.
These amendments could significantly affect business operations, particularly in sectors related to investment funds, digital assets, and export services. Further analysis will be provided in our upcoming articles.
Next Steps
- Monitor for Updates: Keep an eye out for the release of the English version of the amended regulations from the FTA.
- Assess Impact: Conduct a thorough analysis of how the changes may affect your business operations, particularly in relation to investment funds, digital assets, and export services.
- Implement Changes: Identify and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with the updated regulations.
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